Similarly, economists Bridget Long and Ben Castleman found that Florida's Student
Access Grant boosted
college attainment the most for students who graduated in the
top 25 percent of their high school graduating class but did not qualify for Florida's Bright Futures merit aid
program.
Secretary Duncan's administration has included dual and concurrent enrollment in a number of the Department's
programs throughout his six year term, including Race to the
Top,
College Access Challenge Grants, Investing in Innovation grants, Promise Neighborhoods, Youth CareerConnect, School Improvement Grants, and ESEA Flexibility Waivers.